Measuring What Matters: Seeking a new understanding of wealth
IISD Associate Mark Anielski spells out the pitfalls of relying on gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of societal wealth. Anielski, an Edmonton-based economist, says that we need to measure the things that matter most to us to really understand how we're doing. And by establishing a true national balance sheet and redefining progress, we can achieve greater well-being.
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